Police (1916)
Police is a 1916 comedy movie directed by Charlie Chaplin, with a running time of 26m. It stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance and Wesley Ruggles.
Charlie is released from prison and immediately swindled by a fake parson. A fellow ex-convict convinces Charlie to help burglarize a house.
Quick answers
What is Police about?
Charlie is released from prison and immediately swindled by a fake parson. A fellow ex-convict convinces Charlie to help burglarize a house.
When was Police released?
Police was released on 27 May 1916.
How long is Police?
Police runs 26m.
Who made Police?
Police was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
Cast
- Charlie Chaplin as Charlie, Convict 999
- Edna Purviance as Daughter of the House
- Wesley Ruggles as Jailbird and Thief
- James T. Kelley as Drunk with Pockets Picked / Second Flophouse Customer
- Leo White as Fruitseller / Flop House Manager / Policeman
- John Rand as Policeman at House
- Fred Goodwins as Honest Preacher / Policeman with Monocle
- Billy Armstrong as Crooked Preacher / Second Cop
- Harry 'Snub' Pollard as First Flophouse Customer
- Bud Jamison as Third Flophouse Customer
- Paddy McGuire as Fifth Flophouse Customer
- George Cleethorpe as Policeman at Station with Moustache